THE CRYSTAL METHOD returns to The Lab LA

[@rwls1]

The pinnacle of Talent. This generation of Electronic music will never be equaled.

[@christinecuellar2458]

Just now really realllllly fully understanding that!! And I just turned 45 🥹🥹🥹

[@evgenys1249]

The Prodigy, The Crystal Method, The Chemical Brothers - forever in our playlists

[@scabbedeye]

The Holy Trinity of House

[@averagejoe7834]

Big beat legends ❤

[@walterhogg5762]

You never heard orbital 😂😂

[@Oreos_and_Chill]

This is still one of the most epic sets I’ve ever heard in my life. Still find myself coming back to this specific video. What an absolute banger, Scott Kirkland is the man.

[@HipOperation99]

from time to time i come back to this, because its a treatment for my mental health,.

[@Muzement]

Such a talented and humble artist! We had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing him on our podcast.

[@d3ltabrav0]

I swear he has the greatest and cleanest samples, never ages

[@hughedwards1258]

This is the true definition of passion - doesn't play it safe, I never know what to expect in his sets. One of the only DJ's I can actually watch an entire set without skipping through - the man!!

[@JCDNZ01]

Something magic happens when you match passion with talent. This is fricking epic and I don't know who is enjoying it more, me or Scott!!

[@metripec]

el puro viaje carnal !!!

[@digital-alchemist]

For everyone bashing Scott's "technique," anyone that mixes live makes mistakes. Some more than others. Making zero mistakes is either a sign that 1) No actual mixing is happening or 2) The DJ isn't doing much interesting other than playing tracks in sequence. He's not relying on Ableton Live and a Macbook to do the heavy lifting. This is the "old-school" way. Still sounds pretty freakin' great to me.

[@ryanfink7494]

I'm so glad he does not pre mix his set!!!

[@notinterested8452]

It's crap.

[@averykristian]

lmao @ "Scott"

[@ionmatika]

I wanna see him pull out a vinyl player or a cdj 500s

[@notinterested8452]

You have to admit that he has a bad name.

[@earnestgildon2704]

I definitely prefer this set over any set in which a "DJ - Performer" throws cake at the audience. Really mind blowing set man. Kudos!

[@murilosilvadossantos2097]

0:30 The Crystal Method - Turbulence 3:47 Opiuo - Sneakers 6:07 The Chemical Brothers - Leave Home 8:51 Deathpact - Piston ---------------------- (THANKS Christian Schroeder) 10:30 Zerostallaz - Fonk Marley 13:40 Basement Freaks - Soul Intoxication ( Lonely Boy's Detox Dub) 15:56 The Crystal Method - Moment of Truth 20:38 Moguai, Raumakustik - The Greatest Speech feat. The Great Dictator (Extended Mix) 23:15 Yo Speed - Only Me 25:19 The Crystal Method - Keep Hope Alive 28:27 Refracture - Going In feat. The Crystal Method 30:48 Si-Dog & Bradley Drop - Gunna Be Mine (2014 mix) 33:21 Sil - Dirty Windows (Chocolate Puma Remix) 36:24 Aldy J - Lose Yourself 38:10 Alex Session - Move feat. Graziella (Isenberg Remix) 40:56 Ill.Gates - Mortal Wombat 43:03 Dj Zinc, Sneaky Sound System - Show Me (Kink Vocal Remix) 45:50 Crystal Method - Cabin Pressure feat. Matt Lange & Justin Chancellor 48:58 DJ Deekline and Ed Solo - Wamp Wamp! 51:48 Otosan - Lights feat. Metoyer 55:42 Kokiri - Other Side Of Love (Parx Extended Remix) 58:36 The Crystal Method - There's a Difference (Matt Lange Remix) 1:03:41 Felguk - Work It Harder 1:05:55 BlackGummy - Neverdeader (EDDIE Remix) --------------- (THANKS Satumine) 1:09:50 The Crystal Method - Ghost In The City feat. Le Castle Vania & Amy Kirkpatrick 1:14:30 Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now 1:16:26 Daze Prism - Dream 1:18:38 The Crystal Method - Busy Child (Future Method Remix)

[@ItsMrWookieToYou]

Thanks!

[@Digifier]

You sir, are a Legend

[@АнтонВасильев-е6э]

59:00???

[@stepanvanek1774]

actually Daft punk playing around 26th min is missing in your list

[@brianh9807]

thank you so much for Moguai, Raumakustik - The Greatest Speech

[@kariph4040]

This set is by far the best thing I’ve heard in a really really long time.

[@mikeysampopowich7459]

There is hope

[@Spcght]

You ain’t lying. This made my god damn day !!!! The madness.🤯🤯🤪🧐

[@lionlight777]

I need to clean my ears cuz I did not ...

[@gregmiller7284]

Yes HE,s great . But Have you heard Tash Sultana

[@teabagmcpick889]

Hell yes. With you, man

[@Leon-js6qs]

You're minds are something else. I'm blown away. Come to the UK right now!

[@angelramor6741]

Wonderful and expressive live set by the one of the masters of the big beat. Thanks mixmag & thank you Mr. Kirkland.

[@mikeklug3369]

This is a real dj. No bullshit just real technique

[@BontaStore]

All we need just keep hope alive!!! Thank u sir!!!

[@fivesfe]

My mom introduced to The Crystal Method, im 31. Absolute legends for years now.

[@chudrustler]

Thats funny. When i was 10 my mom asked me accused me of listening to the crystal method to obtain a method to make crystal meth. True story.

[@meesoedontask5562]

@@chudrustler Hope you made fun of her for that dumb notion... I would never let my mom off on that one... ESPECIALLY WHEN MY MOM IS RIGHT HERE JAMMING WITH ME TO CRYSTAL METHOD... She used to play N20 with me. It's how she got introduced to The Crystal Method... :)

[@chudrustler]

@@meesoedontask5562 i wish my mom was that cool. And nope she was an oprah mom that was fed a daily consumption of soaps. I was doomed from the start

[@conexiaweb7533]

GREAT!!!!! an authentic session ... LIVE !!!! I love the new album, fantastic!!!

[@121mane]

Give us back the golden years of break beat!

[@viirusone]

I have them in my vinyl collection. NOLA

[@121mane]

I envy you mate. Make some great party for friends :)

[@viirusone]

That's been on my mind for several years now. a yearly analog event. No laptops, controllers, cdj's etc. Vinyl only!

[@samfreeman7892]

amen brother

[@fdpunchypops7814]

Word

[@MrMrGuy]

Even though it's just Scott Kirkland, The Crystal Method is still killing it

[@conniecanitano7719]

Just saw Scott live in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday 10.23.21 and he was AMAZING....... ❤❤❤❤

[@newtagwhodis4535]

Thank you so much! Crystal Method is my favorite! Honestly this might be my favorite set ever and I endorse this type of mixing every chance I can

[@ashadeofthesameashadeofthe8665]

He is straight BOSS! MAGICAL! AMAZING! We grew up together (the 80's)and he has never changed in the way he executes is performance. He was always in a rocker t shirt and such a great friend. He's genuine and original. The CRYSTAL METHOD is THE BEST!

[@saulmarinoni1274]

Dropping the classic Chem Bros says it all. Pioneer then, legend now. Big up Scott.

[@denisaljic]

One of the best underrated sets ever to hit MIxmag!

[@denisaljic]

o yeah forgot to put UNORTHODOX sets ever!

[@richardkovanda1707]

Where did you get underrated? ;) Its simply sick as heck

[@jeffreybshuflin6795]

saw him at my very first rave back in '97... Electric Highway Tour in Houston TX... changed my life.

[@Darksagan]

I love that hes actually mixing unlike 90% of the dj's now days.

[@1theblacksheep]

Dj's nowadays just use stupid laptops with pre-ready sets.. so boring....... this guy knows how to use a mixer!

[@kronos9685]

Movement Detroit need I say more?

[@goavegas4874]

1theblacksheep Let aside that back than such mixer did not exist mixing music was just going from one record to the other,nowadays technology offer more chance. And it’s not good and bad,it’s more I like that or not,everyone has his own taste,thank’s god.

[@terrencedouglas375]

ya dawg they call me dj push play

[@razorsedg3563]

@@hifsystems985Scott is wearing his headphones and using what's called CDjs which took the place of turntables. Every Dj has their own taste in mixers, depending on what sound effects they're looking for.

[@wildamerican2771]

This guy is actually talented and mixing, unlike most of the trash in EDM nowadays.

[@Zell2020]

@Milen Parvanov As a DJ myself he was my reason for getting into it. Scott's a badass.

[@tomfommber]

Welcome to the Crystal Method.

[@thisguy1397]

He literally fucked up the first mix. Go back and watch.

[@FraterPooP]

@@thisguy1397 so what? fucking up a transition is something that makes you leave a comment? I pity you.

[@skaterzero07]

@@thisguy1397 and like every other 2 or 3 mixes

[@azzazel_99]

anytime i'm having a tasty beverage this is my go to mix. Never fails to get me pumped!

[@nodnoc]

seeing his passion makes me so happy

[@moderncodes]

One of the kind. Only one I can think of who did not burned out with time, or switched their style to annoying and irritating vocal trance. Thank you so much for such a great set. #1

[@marvingordon7121]

well ... they changed or had to change the style at some point. In the beginning the crystal method was more on the breakbeat / bigbeat and later more and more dance / electro or even house music came along.

[@andreykutsevol2746]

one of the greatest dj set of a century.

[@citizenofearth]

This was something... really really good... was doing my workout while listening to this... It's pure energy.

[@SmokeyMcP0tFDM]

Citizen of Earth that’s what I’m doing now!

[@Schulznutrition]

This dude is an absolute madman. His energy is amazing, thank you so much for this set!

[@IslandStyle123]

So glad you got CM in for another set, they rocked the last one! True legends.

[@nikitanosov8159]

Crystal Method breaks down music layer by layer, he peels it like an onion until only parts are left, then he takes those parts dismantles them down to their molecular level, until what you are hearing can barely be considered music by your ears. Just noise. Then he takes you on a trip where he takes those basic pieces of sound and puts them back together bit by bit until you are hearing the most beautiful melody. That is how I describe it to someone that has never heard Crystal.

[@AntonioRodriguez-ll9wt]

I can't put it better! More explanations??? Nicely say brother!!!

[@nikitanosov8159]

@@AntonioRodriguez-ll9wt That is the best I can do. It is similar to taking a deep DMT trip with your reality being torn apart, then put together in a completely unrecognizable way, yet making complete sense. I cant even dance to CM, just watch the show, listen to music and being a psychonaut.

[@raynaeyaert]

Finally an intelligent response who understands music of this nature.😉

[@Warriorlover33]

@@nikitanosov8159 or, some X, LSD, and Nitrous....

[@chrisbishop6928]

damn dude, nicely said - often times in their earlier stuff as one layer is added it almost shifted something as undesirable but as that next layer blends in your ears go....whoa wow hell yes :-) they've always been pioneers in my ears

[@Tweakish52]

Probably the only DJ at The Lab whose dial turns and manual intervention actually have an auditory effect on the music. TCM4L.

[@ichitronrobocat]

Thank you, was thinking the same thing and it’s just for looks, he improving the song and giving it body by doing so.

[@brothaman007]

Check out my reply to the Martinez Brother's Lab, I said as much. All the knob touching they do had little to no effect on the track itself, but people are fooled into thinking something is going on

[@cecilevans9247]

Lol. Yeah right dude.

[@chuso00]

And that's what people have to understand nowadays, we're not expecting a jazz musician improvising, but you can feel when someone is actually doing something and creating on the fly. Scott is doing a REAL DJ SET

[@jessouls]

This set is amazing 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓 Scott is full of passion and it's fun to watch him!!!!!!!!! 💓

[@zennbrown6112]

It sounds like he is actually creating something. Live.💥

[@DiannaNewell-gt8hu]

What an amazing awesome performance. A musical genius!!! Scott Kirkland!! How proud I am to have him as my son.

[@nicolewagner3267]

thank you!! I was beginning to give up on hearing real music again !!!

[@fasteddie5246]

On a side note, the tour manager for The Crystal Method is none other then Sean King from Studio Sound Stream in LA... for those unaware, he's another legendary DJ from the heyday of the LA party scene. At one time A list DJ's visiting LA would stop by Sean's place to loosen up, hang out and warm up before their shows, it was a crazy place that was always in the throws of creative flux. I remember spending a few weeks there while working on a project years ago. It was an great and very memorable time, so many creative talents flowing through, at any and all times of the day and night...and you could wind up going from working away in one of the studios.... to... ummmm, anything else... like being on the roof, with god knows who, for example, while anyone, from pretty much anywhere, was lighting up the decks in one of the other rooms... it could go from 3 people to 30 faster then you could say, "wow it's quiet in here today." I remember a specific inncident when Sean started spinning some records as daylight was creeping in, he was really really casual, just kind of playing around... as he delivered a tour de' force performance demonstrating his ability to spontaneously spin literally ANYTHING and everything in reach of his hands into the mix. He played it all that morning from trance to breaks, an old mariachi record here....a Led Zepplin record there, it was surreal to watch. Not taking anything away from Scott and this killer set right here, that's got me going back down memory lane... If I remember correctly, one of The Crystal Method's earlier album covers was a picture taken from the roof of Sean's Studio ;) Wow seeing Scott play dubstep was also a little surreal, but the rap lyrics... was perfect... another guy capable of dropping anything at anytime. Amazing.

[@Pinhead101]

Really? Give up on your abilities to use the internet !

[@nicolewagner3267]

@@Pinhead101 thanks for the advice!!!

[@SuroviOrigami]

FOREVER METHOD FROM CRYSTAL...LONG LIVE

[@coolslc]

Wow I’ve heard and seen lots of these LAB mixes, best one by far! Love how he so into it 💯

[@elisabethhacker9480]

Absolutely fantastic journey through space and time; through my inner most emotions and thoughts. Crystal Method has been reborn again!!! Dope AF.

[@KoRnBaL19]

These guys were in the game long before laptops took over. Watch Better Living Through Circuitry! Great documentary. These fools in the room need to start dancin'!

[@michelehetu8883]

Don't know what's better... listening or watching! Master of his craft for sure. Love love love

[@SheetzChills]

Just not getting tired of this, and milking it everyday on my commute !!!!..... 38 mins in is my SWEET SPOT !!!!......Nice one Mixmag..... Another amazing nugget !!!

[@volipoli]

Never get bored listening to any Crystal Method tracks and I'm not even a big electronic music fan.

[@roch2031]

Killer mix set - Kirkland sporting an awesome Tool tshirt from 2014 's Cumbre Tajin Fest in Veracurz Mexico [ line up / Afro jack, Nervo, Puscifer, Primus, Tool, Tomahawk ]

[@rachaelrobson1440]

Mind blown! So much so felt the need to comment. What a set!!

[@lasmilyunamelodias8766]

Ow, YeaH!!

[@Mosfet510]

I'm only 12 minutes in and having a blast. This is good stuff!

[@anthonypita8314]

ive NEVER heard a set like this before but i seriously respect his energy and the creativity makes for some serious atmosphere from beginning to end, would be insane live i imagine.

[@marvingordon7121]

That guy's a fucking legend. You can't compare that to today's edm stuff. Really talented

[@6339mario]

Pioneers of electronic music! It’s a nice!

[@dl2one]

It's a very nice!

[@unkind78]

that would be kraftwerk

[@drinnerd8532]

Man... I just absolutely, LOVE Scott's music. Holy moly

[@Subversion_dnb]

Scott is still KILLING it! so awesome to see him keeping the torch burning with good music and not the total pile of mainstream garbage a lot of electronic music has become, and that TOOL shirt is epic!

[@Czech2000]

Half the people there would not even begin to understand how to appreciate this... awsome set!

[@fredeton]

This was amazing completely unique, a master at work an outliar in his field pure genius.

[@senorbuck]

Saw them, when they were still touring together, in DC and it was the most epic show I've ever been to. Met the guys, took pics, even let my wife and I in the DJ booth. Pinnacle DJ's.

[@jeffreygerard7325]

He is killing it, every single show.

[@jakez1930]

A DJ not blasting the reds on the mixer = a TRUE DJ AND CLASS LAD. Thanks for that over everything else epic about this Mixlab

[@deanlo7458]

Thank you MixMag for bringing back The Crystal Method. The Crystal Method is easily my Favorite music producer(s) of all time and many of my life events have been timed to their awesome beats! Hahaha.... I like your speakers!

[@vaughn.reynolds]

20:47 An eternal reminder. Thanks for putting it into your mix!

[@DamnedXtians]

I'm a 50 year old Midwestern farm boy. I grew up on rock, punk, metal, blues, classical, reggae, disco and country. The Method is still my favorite artist of all time. Certainly the most consistent re quality of tracks and replay-ability. My pick for best artist of the 21st century.

[@dlconstruction5255]

This is so dope‼️love this mix‼️Glad to have you back Method ⚜️💽💽💽💽💿📀

[@joesmith201212]

wish people would realize there would be no modern EDM scene and Ultra festival and EDC Vegas without the early pioneers like The Crystal Method. I'm not saying The Duo invented Electronic music, but the modern iteration started with people like Ken and Jordan especially their keep Hope Alive track for the 1996 Olympics.

[@RUSTED311]

may not have invented it, but def helped it break into the mainstream eye more.

[@xtc79]

Just PLEASE don't stop Crystalizing, I LOVE Your music - true love at first Busy Child :)

[@Lanijiro]

Amazing beats. Such creativity. Crystal method is a mastermind.

[@danielwelby9194]

Seen him many times. He is a pioneer. And he feels every set. Ive never been disappointed by the grand master. Seeing him Nov.1st. He trips through every set I love it!!

[@danielwelby9194]

And hes not drugged he's feeling the music not matchin up laptops

[@OriginalPinkbird]

He still does?

[@Joshua-Paul79]

This is a message and masterpiece Thank you!!

[@MrKmcglynn]

Going to see him next weekend in Long Beach. Can’t wait!!!

[@sandersmoua9695]

And he's back this is ....awsome

[@heynow2302]

Thank You Scott !!!

[@directorstu]

Crowd is just standing around! Crystal Method! Id be burning up the dance floor.

[@marccusumano1138]

Me too!

[@nikolaystoianow6503]

Everything what i need is The Crystal Method.

[@aplanteer7090]

Find something or someone in life that you can love as much as Crystal Method loved this set. He was having a great time, not sure if he was sober or not, but an awesome set nonetheless.

[@MichaelSilverMedia]

Legendary live mix in the flesh

[@shreddingupontheshore]

The Crystal Method is a legendary act. Scott/Them don't get the recognition and respect today that they deserve.

[@Lol_Pig]

Crystal Method are still my favorites!!!!

[@Lightfinger]

Droppin' the science at The Lab!

[@djason_music]

11:00 when he moves the whole mixer. amazing What a set! Super passionate. Can feel the energy even without the volume on.

[@apotheosis27]

Awesome set. See you in Ft Lauderdale tonight!

[@influgit]

2024 still listen 👌

[@jgsj2]

That was an awesome set thank you for creating it and thank you for sharing,,,,

[@atherbukharii]

One of the greatest musicians of the electronic music history. The legendary crystal

[@zanel3755]

This was amazing. I was lucky enough to catch the Vegas tour in a small venue in Atlanta in 1997. Had a blast then and wish I was there for this. ✌

[@TeeJayN21]

Epic job, Epic set. Still lovin' The Crystal Method after all these years!

[@PaulSmith-mt4eh]

Crystal Method is badass. I have been a Crystal Method fan for 25yrs and that kind of music hits so fucking hard you can't beat it. Keep up the great content. Take care and God bless. You guys ROCK!!!!!

[@bdubbs75]

hell yes. brings me back to the 90's

[@FEEL-X93]

Just watch him. Skills and passion right there... He DOESNT EVEN have time to look at the crowd as much as he probably would like to...

[@spikell75]

How can anybody be bashing Scott.. he's playing from the sole.. who cares if it's perfect. These guys have come so far in the years they performed. Scott carries the name on in class imo.

[@makiolo2011]

This guy has crazy vibes, edgy music, and overall just unexpected rythms. Don't get me wrong, i'm loving it, always love to see a Dj be original and just go mad on the equipment.

[@BeastyBite]

imagine calling the crystal method a "dj beeing very original" this dude was a pioneer of electronic music djing and a legend

[@TheRexlouis]

30 years doing this

[@tarabryan8902]

Love seeing someone being original🤣🤣 this guy created the shit

[@OldBaldWookiee]

Well this dude us THE og so yeah...

[@exaltedchampion201]

Wow, it's amazing seeing him work up close and watching all his own expressions to his set

[@brianh9807]

Around 43 minutes in he does an aweoms job going from that trap?step? beat to techno again. does a live loop. nice one

[@Eedelia01]

Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle, Crystal.

[@Reventonn134]

Ah, big beat. My first love

[@Goostahb]

Hope you trip like me; when I listen to this for the fourth time!

[@johns6704]

The Trip Home album is actually really good. You can definitely feel the theme that Crystal Method is returning home to their roots. Sort of surprised it didn't take off. So much good music these days not even getting noticed. It is like the music scene is both larger than ever and smaller than ever at the same time.

[@dewmontain123]

Dude yes.

[@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio]

I've listened to this set a friggin' million times now already, and not tired of it yet! It just has a perfect, non-stop groove.

[@stnerabmot4912]

We, the 50+ aged, can be cracefull that there are still some real DJs out of our epoche who bring our music in this comercial world, which soul becomes more and more eaten by money.

[@boblowrance2658]

TCM nuff said!!! The absolute genius of breakbeats the realest truest legend lives on!!AMAZING SET